ASCI

ASCUS

ascus

(noun) saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

asci

plural of ascus

Anagrams

• ACIs, ACSI, ASIC, CAIS, CAIs, ICAs, SAIC, Saci, Sica, saic

Source: Wiktionary


As"ci, n. pl.

Definition: See Ascus.

ASCUS

As"cus, n.; pl. Asci. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A small membranous bladder or tube in which are inclosed the seedlike reproductive particles or sporules of lichens and certain fungi.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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